His Holiness Pope Francis has proclaimed this Friday, February 23, 2018, a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan and in the whole world. The Holy Father desires that the church throughout the world participate in this initiative in order to ask God, infinite in mercy, for a conversion of hearts, especially of those who have responsibility for leading these countries or who are in some way involved.

On Sunday 11th February 2017, married couples celebrated World Marriage Day at The Holy Family Minor Basilica. Mass was led by His Eminence John Cardinal Njue. He encouraged the married couples to pray and stick together. "We all know how many difficulties and trials spouses face. What is important is to keep alive a bond with God, who is the foundation of the matrimonial bond. Marriages are stronger when husbands and wives pray for each other and with each other," said His Eminence. His Eminence urged the couples who have not yet solemnised their marriage in the church, to do so. He added that in a sacramental marriage, God’s love becomes present to the spouses in their total union and also flows through them to their family and community. Over 100 couples renewed their marriage vows.

On 10th February 2018, His Eminence John Cardinal Njue led in the celebration of Mass to mark this year's Pontifical Missionary Childhood (PMC) Day at St. Mary's Msongari. He also launched this year's PMC theme, "Peace be with you," (John 20:19-21) His Eminence called on the children to imitate God their Father. “Be imitators of God, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God,” he added. Over 40,000 children thronged the ground drawn from 13 deaneries in the Archdiocese of Nairobi.

On 9th February 2018, The Archdiocese of Nairobi held a meeting for all the Chaplains and Ecclesial groups' leaders at Clergy Home, Ruaraka. The agenda of the meeting was to review 2018 Ecclesial groups' activities in the calendar of events. Fr. Wallace Nga'ng'a the Archdiocesan Pastoral Coordinator urged all Chaplains and Ecclesial groups' leaders to be cooperative and attend the events as required.

On 3rd February 2018, The Archdiocese of Nairobi celebrated World Day of Consecrated Life Mass at St. Mary's Msongari. Mass was led by His Eminence John Cardinal Njue assisted by His Lordship Bishop David Kamau. His Eminence John Cardinal Njue called on consecrated men and women to reflect deeply and rejuvenate their mission of evangelization to be able to continue serving God. “Vocation is a gift we have received from the Lord, who fixed his gaze on us and called us to follow him in the consecrated life," he added. His Lordship Bishop David Kamau urged the consecrated members to never doubt the future of their congregation in particular and in general, of the consecrated life. "Always look upon the word of the Lord when in doubt so that it may bring you the consolation you need in the journey towards the kingdom,” said His Lordship.